Head of Primary
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Anaphylaxis
We have several students in our school who can, or have a severe life threatening reaction, if exposed to certain foods. To keep them safe we ask that NO nuts or products containing nuts be brought to school. Please ensure you thoroughly check the ingredients of items such as snack bars and spreads to ensure these do not contain nuts.
Students who are anaphylactic have now all been provided with a “Epipen bag”. This bag is taken with them wherever they go on the College campus and when they are off site at a sporting event or excursion.
If you have received an updated allergy or medical plan, it is vital that this information is given to the office to assist us in keeping all of our students safe.
Parent Teacher Partnership Evening Tuesday 23 February
Interview timeslots are open on Parent Lounge and will be closing on Monday 22 February at 4:00pm.
Parents may book a 10 minute interview time slot with your child’s main class teacher through the Parent Lounge. Interviews will be held in the classrooms.
Students are welcome to attend these interviews with parents if you wish.
6M Bookings will be over two nights – Please only make one appointment.
Mrs Munro's appointments are:
Tuesday 23 February 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 24 February 3:30pm - 5:00pm
How to book an Interview on Parent Lounge
You may access your account with your family number previously supplied. If you are new to the College and have not used this facility before, please contact the office to get your family number. If you have not already done so, you will need to set yourself a password by following the instructions.
The easiest way to learn how to book your appointments is to watch the short video once you have accessed your account, under “School Links” tab, and select "Help Guide" to access the video on "How to Book Parent Teacher Interview". Please take a few minutes to watch this video as it will make the process much easier for you.
As with all our interview processes, if you have difficulties or do not have access tothe internet, please call the office and we will assist you.
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 4:
Max T, KDL; Javier G, KG; Archer H, KJ; Samuel B, 1PH; Jude B, 1B; Siena E, 2D; Chloe L, 2P; Kalani D, 3D; Riley D, 3B; Vivienne B, 4B; Jacob G, 4M; Lucy E, 4G; Zoe C, 5P; Jaymin T, 5L; Joshua B, 6M; Bronte M, 6S; Ayla D, 6T.
Kiss and Drop Name Cards
Students in Years 3 - 6 have taken home a name card to be used by parents/carers when using Kiss and Drop 1. These have a slightly different colour background. Please display the name card on the visor of your car when using the Kiss and Drop so that we can call your child to be ready to alight.
Primary School Photos
An envelope has gone home with students for the ordering of school photos. Please note that if you order and pay online you are not required to return the envelope. All Primary School students will have their photos taken on Tuesday 2 March and will need to wear formal school uniform at this time. Boys are not required to wear ties. Sibling photo envelopes can be collected from the College office.
Open Day
Do you know someone who is thinking of enrolling at GPCC? Why not encourage them to come along to our Twilight Open Day on Thursday 25 February at 5:00pm. Contact the office for further details or click on this link to register for the event.
Year 7, 2022
Preparations for 2022 enrolments have already commenced with strong demand for places in Secondary School. If your child currently attends Year 6 at GPCC you are not required to apply for Year 7 2022, however if your child will not be continuing at the College next year, would you kindly advise by email at your earliest convenience - registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Infants Swimming Carnival – Postponed to Term 3
Due to the restriction of access at our regular venue, and not being able to run the usual full program, a decision has been made to postpone the K-2 Swimming Carnival until Term 3. Thank you to all those parents and carers who volunteered to assist. Your details will be kept and we will notify you of dates when they are confirmed for Term 3.
Grade Parents
Each year the College asks for volunteers of parents or carers to take on the role of Grade Parents. This role involves building culture, welcoming new families, administrating the Grade FB page, and rousing enthusiasm for various parent led events throughout the year including School banking and Mothers and Fathers Day stalls. I am sure these parents would love to hear from any of our parent community who can assist with these events throughout the year.
Thank you to the following Grade Parents for being willing to assist in developing a strong connection between families and the College. Your Grade Parents for 2021 are:
KDL: Anna Macken
KJ: Sarah Bates
KG: Linda Macartney
1B: Amy Gibbins
1PH: Mary Hetherington, Hanlie de Klerk
2P: Rachel McCutcheon
2D: Jennie Hawkshaw
3B: Jackie Dean, Amy Gibbins
3D: Anna Macken
4M: Janie Lievesley, Renae Burling
4G: Kylie Sinclair
4B: Kate Ellis
5P: Cinzia Corradetti, Julie Taylor
6T: Sally Ellis
6S: Renae Burling
6M: Jackie Dean
Grade Facebook Groups
We are aware that many people use Facebook or other social media as a means of quick communication between a large group of people. For this reason, each grade has set up a closed Facebook group. Please ensure that these pages represent the College in a manner that is both respectful and edifying.
Please note that the following guidelines for engaging on the FB Groups. Administrators and the College reserve the right to remove any comments that go against these guidelines. Please click on this link for our GPCC Facebook Guidelines.
Banking – Helpers needed
The Commonwealth Bank conducts the school banking program at GPCC. This program encourages children to save a little money each week into their Youthsaver account, helping them learn about the value of money and develop a good saving habit.
Students can bring in their money and deposit books each Friday and these can be dropped to the College office Student Admin window.
We would love some helpers to count the money on a Friday morning for about an hour. You would only be rostered on once or twice a term.
Please contact the College office if you are able to assist.
Bus Safety Week
Students from K-6 will be participating in Bus Safety Week, where key safety messages around transport by school bus are explored with a visit from Red Bus. More parent information can be found by clicking this link.
If you have a child that will be starting GPCC in Kindergarten in 2022 please apply via our website as soon as possible Kinder 2022 Enrolment.
If you know of any families who wish to enrol their child in Kindergarten in 2022, please direct them to email our Registrar, or to Book a Tour
Please register for our Kindergarten Information Evening to be held on Tuesday 16 March 2021.
